Ultrix Primary Capabilities
High performance platform brings you advanced signal routing features and functions to smaller and lower cost systems.

Modular frame with a base system starting at 16x16 with 2 Aux I/O can be easily expanded

Format flexibility permits SD, HD and 3G video signals to be used seamlessly in the same system

Any system can be updated incrementally to add 12 Gb/s signals throughout when there is the need to add UHD capabilities with no change in hardware and using only software licensing

The same 12 GB/s licensing also provides the ability to simultaneously interface with both the emerging 4k60 single link and quad link UHD signals with no need for convertors or extra components which greatly simplifies designs

Inclusion of leading signal processing capabilities reduces your system cost and complexity.

Integrating multi-viewer functionality in the same system requires no additional hardware as it can be easily implemented with just a software license for increased value

The platform offers more than mere audio signal routing but extends to being able to offer a complete audio fabric for advanced audio processing through software licensing

The audio software licensing also enables embedded and de-embedding of audio signals giving the system additional value by not requiring costly conversion hardware

NOTE: The Ultrimix license is a powerful way to process and route audio within the Ultrix frame. To use this functionality, all discrete MADI signals, as well as any video signal where you want to embed or de embed audio, it is required that the signals be clock locked to the same reference that is being used by the router. For signals that do not meet this requirement, an external frame sync with SRC’s are necessary.

Well integrated system control meets the complex demands of your engineering staff while making it simple, powerful, and intuitive for users to work with.

System creation tools with fast and flexible control GUI’s makes the platform easy to deploy and simple to support

Intelligent and industry standard third party interfacing makes integration into a variety of environments uncomplicated

Ultrix provides maximum performance and quality with standard configurations supporting data rates up to 3 Gb/s. However, users can purchase the Ultrispeed software licenses that enables 12 Gb/s performance throughout every signal path within the router. When combined with the inherent capabilities within the frame, the Ultrispeed license also enables routing of the emerging single link UHD 60Hz standard alongside current Quad link 4k signals, and seamlessly switch these signals back and forth to each other.

Ultriscape is one of the many industry firsts with Ultrix. Ultriscape is the first software enabled multiviewer. No special output boards, crosspoints, or multichannel connection cables are needed. Simply enable the desired number of outputs to drive the monitors required, and route any input to whatever multi-viewer head is chosen. Because the output is based on SFP’s, users have the flexibility to choose the output type they need for each monitor, thus eliminating the hassle of matching traditional multiviewer outputs to the monitors being driven. Low latency, metering, tally, and UMD support via standard protocols make for easy integration into existing facilities.

In another industry first, Ultrimix provides advanced audio integration, including the ability to embed and de-embed audio on all of the inputs and outputs of the router. This is not a new concept for the modern video router, but what changes the equation is that this functionality is enabled with a software license. No special hardware, crosspoints, or I/O boards are required. Users also have complete flexibility to process, swap, sum, mute, or route any discrete or embedded audio input to any output. Ultrimix is perfect for applications where audio is constantly changing, and it can be added as needed without throwing away any initial investment in the system.

Great hardware is only as good as the control system running it. Ultricore is a complete control system and application that makes using all the amazing features of the Ultrix platform come to life. It is also backward compatible with legacy Ross NK systems, so Ultrix can be integrated into existing facilities.

Ultrix has been singularly designed to optimize signal integrity performance, while being reliable. It is also designed to lessen the stress of choosing advanced I/O capabilities when making such a significant capital expenditure. Software licensing provides users an easy path forward to add features as they need them, without having to scrap hardware that cannot be used anymore. With Ultrix, users move to advanced workflow requirements at their own pace and growth rate.

Key Features

Compact form factors

High bandwidth, capable of routing signals from 270 Mb/s up to 12 Gb/s

With the best value and performance available in small to mid-size routers, Ultrix is the first series of routers to bridge the gap between simple, low cost systems and high end, expensive integrated implementations. Ultrix is an incredibly flexible platform that fulfills a wide variety of application requirements, and also grows with changing needs without having to change or discard hardware.

Routing with Integrated Multi-viewer

In just 2RU total rack space, you have up to 72 in, 64 out routing. All signal paths support up to 3 Gb/s standard, plus support for 12 Gb/s with just a simple software upgrade.

The same hardware provides up to 12 independent multi-viewer outputs using standard HD-BNC I/O or AUX ports. The SFP design permits you to choose between coax, fiber, or HDMI output formats.

Multi-viewer features include 2 PIP sizes plus full screen, integrated audio metering, border/tally, and UMD. There is a simple control and configuration for a single or multiple multi-viewers across many frames using DashBoard.

External Multi-viewer

In just 2RU total rack space, you have up to 72 inputs for up to 12 independent multi-viewer outputs using standard HD-BNC I/O or AUX ports. The SFP design permits you to choose between coax, fiber, or HDMI output formats, and there is support for both embedded and discrete audio inputs. All signal paths support up to 3 Gb/s standard, plus support for 12 Gb/s with just a simple software upgrade.

Multi-viewer features include 2 PIP sizes plus full screen, integrated audio metering, border/tally, and UMD. There is a simple control and configuration for a single or multiple multi-viewers across many frames using DashBoard.

Multi-channel MUX/De-MUX for 4K facilities

Infrastructure products for single link 4K are very limited in scope and availability. Another use for Ultrix is as an integrated series of 12 Gb/s Mux / De-mux modules.

One use case could be for 16 muxes and 16 de-muxes to shuffle audio from a series of single link 4K sources.

Routing for Production Vehicles

The compact 1RU and 2RU sizes makes Ultrix perfect for trucks, vans, trailers, and other mobile production environments.